East Rochester Community Television ~ ERCN TV12
158 West Commercial Street ~ East Rochester, New York 14445 ~ (585) 641-0183


Joe Russo, Station Director

 

 

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The Cable TV Commission operates ERCN Channel 12, a community access television station, and is on the air seven days a week. ERCN TV12 broadcasts programs of interest to the community in order to provide relevant local information as well as an historic record of the people and events in the Village. This service is funded through the franchise fee's, collected from Time Warner which is used to operate the station as well as bring in money for the village general funds. This station costs the village of East Rochester zero tax dollars to operate.

 

Since 1993 ERCN has produced over 1,000 programs — 800 hours of content which is archived and played on a regular basis, as well as new programming each month. Original programming produced by ERCN TV 12 includes:

  • "All About Town" with Mary Cilento and Teresa Quinzi-Willette, a program highlighting individuals, business and events of special interest to East Rochester. The on location tapings provide a different point of view allowing viewers to see the inside workings of local businesses or events.
  • "What's Cooking" Miele Battaglini, hosts a cooking program highlighting local cooks and their specialties or favorite recipes.
  • "One on One" hosted by Ralph Morabito is an interview style program profiling individuals in the East Rochester area. Ralph talks about the history of East Rochester with his guests and relives many great stories about our proud community.
  • "Short and To The Point" with Teresa Quinzi-Willette - a program bringing a short form of an awareness of special interests to the general public
  • "God With Us" A faith-based program sponsored by the East Rochester Association of Churches providing a weekly message to those who are shut-in or can not attend church services on a regular basis. . Produced by Teresa Quinzi-Willette
  • "The Village Garner" Host Ralph Moribito, takes you on a wonderful tour of some of the best vegitable and flower gardens in East Rochester
  • "Talking Golf" Host Ralph Moribito and his guests talk golf, both indoors and out on the course. Shows include interviews and lessons from famous ER golf pros such as Sam Urzetta, Joe Redanty, Armond Lanutti as well as tournaments and reviews of local golf courses.

 

Other original ERCN programming feature youth sporting events, concerts, village informational meetings, award ceremonies, school graduations, Village Board and School Board meetings, the monthly Chamber of Commerce meeting, and annual events important to the village such as Memorial Day, Veterans Day, the East Rochester county-wide Fireman’s Parade and Advent/ Christmas events. There are also historical programs produced on the history of East Rochester and its unique businesses of the past. . Tune to Channel 12 for this week's schedule of programs.

 

Services provided by ERCN TV 12 include a community bulletin board covering information on local events, messages from Village Government, TV scheduling and weather updates. Now ERCN provides web streaming of broadcast content for anyone who has access to a computer with high speed cable or phone line internet connection.

 

ERCN TV 12 is a 100% volunteer operated station. Please contact the station or call Village Hall at 586-3553 if you'd like to get involved and serve our community!

 

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Cable Commission Members for 2012

Joe Russo, Chairman
Jim Burlingame
David Morabito
Mike Sirriano
Carmen Scalise
Teresa Willette
Mary Tochelli
Gene D'Ambrose
John Schroth
Dave D’Angelo